Play Showtime for Trumpet, Book 1: Trumpet & Piano Book

Engaging and theatrical. These arrangements bring the charm and directness of Broadway to an instrument-and-piano format, letting young trumpeters taste the musical storytelling that makes show tunes endure.

Trumpet students in Book 1 who are ready to move beyond unison method book exercises and want to experience the satisfaction of playing recognizable Broadway tunes with piano accompaniment. This works equally well for private lesson students and ensemble settings where a featured trumpet soloist adds color to a concert.

• Balance your sound against the piano part; these arrangements need the trumpet to sing over the accompaniment without forcing tone or volume.
• Mark the phrase shapes in your part before rehearsal. Broadway melodies reward musical phrasing that extends beyond note-to-note counting.
• Listen to recorded versions of these songs when possible. Knowing the original context helps you understand the style and emotional arc of each arrangement.

Feature a solo arrangement as part of a concert that showcases your brass section or as a bridge between classical and contemporary repertoire. These pieces work well as encores or lighter moments in a program, and they pair naturally with other Broadway or musical theatre selections.

• Reading and performing with a written piano accompaniment
• Sustaining musical phrases across multiple measures
• Phrasing and expressive tone control in a melodic context
• Balancing with an accompanist